Ayubhowan!
I’m Sala.
An artist whose canvas is the body.
A yogi whose practice is life.
Presence is my medicine.
Salasbananas is a portal for self-inquiry, inviting creatives, changemakers and queer bodies to bring their dreams into being through embodied practice.
This is an invitation to reconnect with our bodies, explore ancient wisdom, cultivate meaningful relationships and celebrate this human experience through the artful practice of soul-centered living.
Practice With Me
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SADHANA WITH SALA
A traditional yoga practice
Monday · Wednesday · Friday · 8:30 AM
Salasbananas the queer temple · ThalpeThree distinct transmissions of yoga
Soul Sadhana, Hatha Flow - Yin & Yang
curated for changemakers, visionaries and queer bodies.
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SOUL SADHANA
Devotion & deep inner inquiry
Relieve the mind at the altar of the body. Movement, breath, mantra and meditation meet storytelling and wisdom, inviting you to listen within.
Mondays · 8:30 AM
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HATHA FLOW
Steadiness, strength & inner awareness
For those seeking grounding and a deeper connection with their body. Explore postures, breath, mantra and meditation, guided by stories and wisdom, with time to feel and understand.
Wednesdays · 8:30 AM
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YIN & YANG
Movement, stillness & the space between
For busy minds and bodies seeking the sweet spot between movement and rest. An energising flow followed by slow, supported holds—a practice to meet your strength and softness.
Fridays · 8:30 AM
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THE CREATIVE RETURN
A ritual for artists, makers, dreamers and visionaries to return to themselves and consciously nourish their creative life force.
Thursday, 5 November 2026
4:30–7:00 PM📍 Salasbananas the Queer Temple, Thalpe
🎟 LKR 6,000 per person
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PAHATHA RATA NATUM
Traditional Sri Lankan low-country dance with Iresha, founder of Sandaranga Dance Academy, Dikkumbura.
A fun, sweaty introduction to the Matara tradition. Beginners welcome.
Saturday 7 November · 3.30–5.30 PM
Bo, Ahangama · LKR 1,500 per person
Subsidised introductory pilot class.
Join our WhatsApp community for class details and future dates.
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SAMUDRA MANTHAN SADHANA
A morning sadhana inspired by the ancient story of Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean.
Saturday 8th November · 7:30 AM
Arise · Hiriketiya
LKR 3,500Part of Arise Weekends with Sala.
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INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA
A two-hour introduction to Ayurveda, its origins, foundational principles. looking at Ayurveda not simply as a system for treating imbalance, but as a way of understanding how we live in relationship with ourselves, nature and the rhythms around us.
Saturday 7th November · 12:00 PM
Arise · Hiriketiya
LKR 6,000Part of Arise Weekends with Sala.
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SENSUALITY VS SEXUALITY
by Ruuh
How do cultures shape our understanding of sensuality, sexuality and what it means to own our bodies?
First Tuesday of each month ·
4–6 PM
Salasbananas · Talpe
LKR 4,000Part of The Island Within & Without.
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PATRIARCHAL VS MATRIARCHAL SOCIETY
by Ruuh
An inquiry into women’s strength, femininity and the expectations we inherit about gender, power and belonging in society.
Second Tuesday of each month
4–6 PM
Salasbananas · Talpe
LKR 4,000Part of The Island Within & Without.
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I AM THIS & THAT
by Ruuh
Inspired by the ocean, waves and moonlight, we explore identity, contradiction and making room for all that we are.
Third Tuesday of each month
4–6 PM
Salasbananas · Talpe
LKR 5,000Part of The Island Within & Without.
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SPIRITUALITY & INTEGRATION
by Ruuh
How do spiritual and material life meet? Explore releasing attachment while still wanting, creating and participating fully in life.
Fourth Tuesday of each month
4–6 PM
Salasbananas · Talpe
LKR 5,000Part of The Island Within & Without.
Retreats & Journeys
Explore retreats for practice, rest and connection in Sri Lanka. Visit our Retreats page for the full details and discount codes for up to 10% off selected partner retreats.
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Surf, Yoga & Wellness Retreat
Lotus Surf & Wellness, Ahangama. Find your courage in the waves, return to your breath in the jungle shala with me, and unwind with massage and nourishing food. Choose a 6- or 13-night stay.
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Yoga & Ayurveda Journeys
Personally curated journeys with yoga, breathwork and meditation alongside individual care from Ayurvedic doctors and therapists. Make space for nourishment, rest and inquiry, with my guidance throughout.
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Breathwork, Meditation and Yoga Retreat
Green Peace Inn, Weligama. An eight-day retreat by the ocean with breathwork, meditation, yoga, plant-based food and Ayurvedic treatments. Explore at your own pace, supported by practice, rest and community.
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Salasbananas Yoga & Art Studio
A queer temple, art gallery and intimate event space in the paddy fields of Southern Sri Lanka, created for practice, expression, connection and belonging.
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